So I just bought a 1990 Ranger XLT. It has the 4x4 and the 2.3l V6. The only thing now is to deside what to do first. I am looking at getting a 8 inch syspenton lift. But i am not sure if i am going to half to get longer drive shafts. So if anyone wants to give some advise it would be awsome.

Cheers
Chris

 

2.3 v6 WTF??

no such thing dude....

 

sorry my bad 2.9 L

 

if your going with 8 inches of lift your going to need long shafts

 

Any pics of the project ranger?

 

what would be a good length for the drive shafts. And no pics yet. i will be taking some tommorow.

 

I no this doesn't have to do with the lift but your going to need a bigger engine to haul the bigger tires your going to be putting on.

Pretty good deal to I think.
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That engine will be fine with correct gearing. No need to fix something that isn't broken.

 

guess your right. I just came across this earlier today. just an idea

 

When I lifted my '72 GMC I waited until I installed the lift and then measured for new ones.

 

What should i go to for gearing 4.10 /4.12. And i do plan on dropping in a 5.0 with in the next year. but that is a awsome price for a motor thaks cchsbuzz19.

 

how big of tire to u plan on running? id go no less then a 4.88 gear. pending tire size

 

I plan on running 35/12/15

 

Run a 6in lift and cut the fenders or a 6in lift and 3" body lift. That way you can stock drive shafts. If you have a 2 piece rear drive shaft, swap in a longer single piece one.

 

hmm i think i am going to do that instead.